Sincerely, Sam
Show Description
Sincerely, Sam, written by August Frade, follows Annie/Sam, a trans youth navigating their coming-out journey with the help of their imaginary superhero best friend, Super Sage. As Sam works through coming out to friends and family, the play explores identity, acceptance, fear, friendship, and finding the courage to live authentically, using imagination and the superhero world to bring Sam’s internal struggles to life.
The production was presented at the National Theatre School DramaFest, where it advanced to the Provincial Showcase. For my work on the production, I received a Distinctive Merit Award for Lighting and Colour Design.
Presented At:
Nelson High School, Burlington ON M.M. Robinson High School, Burlington ON The Gravenhurst Opera House, Gravenhurst ON West Ferris Secondary School, North Bay ON
CREDITS
Playwright: August Frade
Director: Marisa Cavataio
Assistant Director: August Frade
Stage Manager: Eryn Carpenter
Production Manager: Sabine Hamze
Assistant Stage Manager: Sabine Hamze & Judah Skinner
Lighting Design: Zach Giardine & Bell Reilly
Lighting Operation: Zach Giardine
Sound Design: Lauren Milkovich
Costume Design: Jasmine Seagur, Finn Kwan, Ali Thomson, Maya Maclachlan
Props Design: Elly Reiach, Julie Lee
Set Design: Judah Skinner & Lin Reiach
Photo Credit: River Roy
Awards
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Mira Award: Playwriting
August Frade
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Award of merit: Lighting design
Zach Giardine & Bell Reilly
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Award Of Merit: Colour Coordination
Lights, Set, and Costume Design Teams
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Award of excellence: playwriting
August Frade
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Award Of Excellence: Acting
Matthew Timotin
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Award of Excellence: Directing
August Frade
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Outstanding Production Award x3
Cast & Crew of Sincerely, Sam
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Outstanding Achievement Award: Costume Design
Jasmine Seagur, Finn Kwan, Ali Thomson, Maya Maclachlan
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Outstanding Stage Management x2
Eryn Carpenter
